Hamlet / Bloom, Harold

A study guide to Shakespeare's "Hamlet," featuring criticism and commentary from throughout history, a plot summary, analyses of key passages, a character list, an introductory essay, and a biographical profile of Shakespeare.

Contains essays in which different authors examine various aspects of the personality of Hamlet as a literary character.

Provides a chronological survey of excerpts on Hamlet and reexamines neglected critical essays on the study of the character Hamlet.